A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2320890 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2322272 epoch_slot_no: 11072 block_no: 2320781 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 993 time: 2019-03-15 11:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x171cd4342ebcef0ad16d0b2d298bda754e1a3cd06dea0ab720c359a4c31c55eeBlock Operator
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